Continue with a visit to the Truman Library!
2 Hours
"All leaders must be readers. Not all readers will be leaders, but all leaders must be readers." Harry S Truman
While on his famous walks in his neighborhood, Harry Truman loved a particular Ginkgo tree. He always told it it was doing a great job. It's one of the oldest trees in Independence, Missouri.
Enjoying nature, whatever season, can do wonders for you!
Writing a letter to a friend or loved one can greatly energize your mind and soul.
A visit to the Truman Farm in Grandview will help you understand why the land was so important to Harry Truman and his family.
15 Minutes
The Noland Home can help you understand the role of Harry Truman's family in his life and professional career.
15 Minutes
Explore Truman’s neighborhood in a new way with a selection of cell phone tours of the historic site and its surrounding areas. Reimagine his life at home in Missouri and in the White House through unique audio-visual tours that take you on a special journey of Truman’s life. Choose from any of these three cell phone tours to enhance your experience during your visit and listen while you move.
1 Hour
Challenge 1: On Pace with a President Follow Harry S. Truman’s daily physical wellness habit by taking the Truman Historic Walk. This 2.7-mile trail includes 43 stops featuring many historic places in Independence, Missouri. You can see his childhood home, homes of his friends and family, and the Truman Library along the way. Let Truman’s walking routes be your path to discovering physical wellness.
1 Hour